BURLINGTON – Justin Marra's three-run home run capped a five-run ninth inning for the Toronto Maple Leafs, who defeated the Burlington Herd 8-2 Saturday afternoon at Nelson Park.

Four of Toronto's five runs in the inning came with two outs. Jon Waltenbury hit an RBI single to set up Marra's decisive blast, his second of the season. Ryan White added a solo home run with one out. White finished with two hits and two runs, while Greg Carrington had two hits, an RBI and run scored.

Mike Wagner (1-0) went six innings for the win, allowing one run on four hits with three walks and five strikeouts.
Toronto improved to 5-3.

For Burlington, Carlos Villoria went 2-for-4 with an RBI, Kevin Hussey drove in a run, and Canice Ejoh had two singles, two runs and two steals. Burlington swiped five bases in total.

Four errors hurt the Herd, as only two of the eight runs allowed were earned.

Starting pitcher Rich Corrente (0-1) gave up three runs (one earned) in seven innings, scattering three hits while striking out three and walking two.

The Herd dropped to 0-7.